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28. The passage tells us that the shrew ...

A) has a very short life span. B) lives in dense forests.

C) is similar to a mouse in appearance D) is in the habit of eating every two hours.

29. The passage states that shrews ...

A) are the smallest living mammals. B) eat each other when they can't find any food.

C) eat rarely but in large amounts at a time. D) are found in huge numbers in Australia.

30. From what is stated in the passage, we can infer that a shrewish woman is someone who ...

A) has tiny eyes and ears. B) is noticeably smaller than the average.

C) easily gets annoyed. D) is very fond of velvet and fur.